A Back to Bates Weekend concert by a musician acclaimed as one of the few able to persuasively channel the raw emotion of acoustic blues. Though well-versed in blues guitar history, Harris mixes a wealth of influences – from New Orleans to the Caribbean to Africa – into his music. Admission: $25: batesconcerts.eventbrite.com. A limited number of free tickets for students and seniors (65+) are available. Sponsored by the offices of the Dean of the Faculty and Advancement, and the departments of French and francophone studies and of psychology. FMI 207-786-6135 or olinarts@bates.com.